Question about a CYST on my child's upper arm?!
Question: Question about a CYST on my child's upper arm.?
a large bump that never went away. Yesterday, a dermatologist cut it open and said it was hard and would not all come out. Sent tissue sample to a pathologist and then sutured it up. Have to come back in 2 weeks. When I asked if I had anything to be worried about, she said NO. She mentioned something about "******noma.?.?" Do you have any ideas what this could be.? I know I am relying on the doctor; however, of course I am worried. This is my daughter.Health Question & Answer
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I dont know about the "noma" thing, but I had a giant cell tumor, it was nothing. they just removed it through a surgery and no problems except a little pain now and then (it was in my knee). I know this is impossible; but don't worry until you know what the path says. When they first found my knee tumor; I was told it was probably cancer and spent the longest 3 weeks waiting for the path report. Just calm down and take it one step at a time. If you want; you could call the doctor and ask for the "noma" name and do some research on yahoo or google. good luck.Health Question & Answer
she is getting a dermatologist to look at it gezze read the question before you answer!!!!! To the mother who asked the question Im sorry for you, just try to stay calm she will sence you are worried and wait for the dermatologist to call you back or call her back. best of luck and hope your Daughter is ok!!! i dont know what to tell you i'm a mother as well and i know what its like to worrie over your child.Health Question & Answer
Sorry, but if it was a carcinoma that is a cancerous growth, a skin cancer caused by over exposure to the sun. You say you are concerned about your child's health; it is your job to listen carefully and ask the doctor the relevant questions, not come onto Yahoo Answers and get non-expert opinions!Health Question & Answer
Could be anything. Your child is young, that is in her favor. also, the bump was in soft tissue, that is also good. It could be a lot of things, but given the location and the age of your child, it is probably nothing serious. Good luck. Don't worry.Health Question & Answer